The Australian

The Australian is a national broadsheet newspaper published by the News Corporation subsidiary, News Limited. It was first published in July 1964 at the instigation of Rupert Murdoch. "The editorial values focus on leading and shaping public opinion on the issues that affect Australia," it states on its website.

In a note on The Australian website the papers Editor-in-chief, Chris Mitchell, states "we seek to take our readers beyond the 'spin' of the political, business and sport press release machinery."

Journalists and Columnists

 * Mathew Warren, Environment Reporter 2006 -
 * Noel Pearson

Contact details
Web: http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/